IPS: Trump’s scaled back school lunch guidelines won’t have much of an impact

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The Trump administration is scaling back school nutrition standards saying meals no longer have to meet sodium, fat and whole grain guidelines that were championed by former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue made the announcement Monday afternoon, saying the administration would hold off on more intense sodium restrictions that were supposed to go into effect later this year.

The sodium restrictions are currently 1,230 mg of sodium and would've gone down to only allowing 935 mg of sodium. Students will also now be allowed to have 1% flavored milk instead of the current non-fat flavored milk.